Lahore Qalandars (LAH) face Karachi Kings (KAR) in match No. 35 of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, April 23.
Shaheen Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars have won four games and lost as many after playing eight. On the other hand, Karachi Kings have won three and lost five after playing eight games.
As for the Qalandars, they are coming into this clash on the back of two consecutive wins. On the other hand, the Kings are on a five-match losing streak.
These two teams played earlier in the season, when the Kings defeated the Qalandars by four wickets in a low-scoring encounter.
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LAH vs KAR: Match Details
| Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings, Match 35, PSL 2026 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, April 23, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Watch LAH vs KAR Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has produced quite a few high-scoring encounters this season. Chasing would be the more favourable option here as the conditions do not change much. The new ball will be crucial for both teams as early wickets could be key.
LAH vs KAR Head to Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Won by LAH | 7 |
| Won by KAR | 15 |
| Tied | 1 |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 5, 2016 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | March 29, 2026 |
LAH vs KAR: Predicted Playing XIs
Lahore Qalandars:
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (C), Usama Mir, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf.
Karachi Kings:
Jason Roy, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Moeen Ali, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood.
LAH vs KAR: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman is placed fourth on the list of leading run-getters this season. The southpaw has scored 282 runs in six innings at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 160.22. He has two fifties and one century under his belt and would be the key batter on Thursday.
Probable Best Bowler: Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi, meanwhile, is the second-highest wicket-taker so far in PSL 2026. In eight games, he has accounted for 14 wickets, leading his team from the front. The left-arm seamer will have a crucial role to play, especially with the new ball.
Today’s Match Prediction: Lahore Qalandars to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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